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Lab
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
↓ ceruloplasmin (causes ↓ total copper); ↑ serum/urine free copperContinue reading
Archives
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HELLP syndrome
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
pre-eclampsia; Hemolytic anemia, ELevated transaminases, Low PlateletsContinue reading
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AAT deficiency in child
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
AR, cannot secrete AAT from liver cell; cirrhosis; hepatocellular carcinomaContinue reading
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Reye syndrome
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
coma and microvesicular fatty change post viral infection; increased ammoniaContinue reading
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Cirrhosis
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
irreversible fibrosis; regenerative nodules; portal hypertensionContinue reading
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Causes cirrhosis
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
alcohol (MC), HBV/HCV, hemochromatosis, Wilson’s, AAT deficiency, 1° biliaryContinue reading
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Hepatic encephalopathy
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
mental status changes; ↑ serum ammoniaContinue reading
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Portal hypertension
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
ascites; varices; splenomegaly; hemorrhoids; caput medusaeContinue reading
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Cause of ascites
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
portal hypertension; hypoalbuminemia; secondary aldosteronismContinue reading
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Rx
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
use aldosterone blocker (acidosis increases loss ammonium in stool)Continue reading